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Home My Public Portal About03-22-88 RECREATION & PARKS • , • ��`�' - - - CITY OF LYNWOOD � i�{' ' � RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT� • '� RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION MEETING OF � E C� IV E D�i MARCH 22, 1988 CITYOFLYNLVOOD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CLERI<S OFRCE 7:,30 P.M. MAR l II 1988 BETTE ESPESETH AI�� pp�7 CHAIRPERSON ''(�$��jlO�ll��`1�1�2�3�4��iS JULIO MENJOZA , ELOISE EVANS j �� COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER P 2 �� `" ��,�j,�� L �� ROBERT MARKOVIC GEORGE MARTINI COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER HAROLD MATTOON . RALPH DAVIS DIRECTOR, RECREATION & PARKS SUPERINTENDENT OPENING CEREMONIES . 1. Call to order. 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call of Commissioners:' Commissioner Eloise Evans Commissioner Robert Markovic Commissioner George Martini Commissioner Julio Mendoza � Chairperson Bette Sspeseth SCHEDULED MATTERS 5. Certification of Agenda Posting by The City Clerk I 6. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of February 23, 1988 ; 7. •Public Oral Communication pertaining to any agenda item I 8. Correspondence - letter from Chamber of Commerce requesting waiver � of fees for use of Bateman Hall i 9. Monthly Staff Reports A. Facility Usage - attached to agenda B. News Releases...mailed on current basis C. Personnel , � � I " 105 CURRENT PROGR�EPORT: • Oral report on current programs 11. CURRENT PROJECT REPORT: ' Information regarding special projects and activities conducted by the Department (copies to hand out) 12.:ANTI GRAFFITI PROGRAM AND REPORT: Oral presentation and visual effects on Anti Graffiti Program 13. TOUR OF NATATORIUM AND NEW FILTER INSTALLATION: 14. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: 15. COMMISSION ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn to the regular meeting scheduled Tuesday, April 26, 1988 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. HM/Jn a:jncoma I I I I ' I i , I i i � � J I I I I .;��'"'. . � � TO: Charles Gomez, City Manager FROM: Harold Mattoon, Director of Recreation & Parks SUBJECT: ACTIVITIES REPORT MARCH 1988 DATE: March 17, 1988 A. BATEMAN HALL ' 1. Pursuing estimates on blinds for office and draperies for V.I.P. Room. 2. Replaced worn lock on rear kitchen door. 3. Broken window in Room #2 has been replaced. 4. Major waste line stoppage of all kitchen drains was cleared. 5. Repair to time clocks controlling security lights is underway. 6. Room #2 was painted. B. PARKS DIVISION 1. Baseball fields were graded and rolled in preparation for upcoming season. 2. Various sprinkler repairs were made at City Park and Ham Park. 3. Repaired 6' Merry Go Round in City Park. 4. Bleachers are being sanded in preparation for paint. 5. Removed large dead, unsafe olive tree from wading pool area. Replaced with two (2) Cupanias. 6. Seeded and covered large play field behind Natatorium. ( 7. Removed vandalized tree at Lindbergh Park. � 8. Completed controller replacement on Long Beach medians. ' 9. Completed all sprinkler repairs on Long Beach medians. � 10. Completed renovation of inedians on Long Beach Boulevard between I Imperial Highway and Century Boulevard. Soil is being prepared for seeding. � � I I ! � � I � I i � � �...,, • • ``'�`� �D. •RECRBATION: 1. Boys Basketball has entered its seventh week of play. 2. All Star teams entered in South East Municipal Athletic Association Tournament finished as follows: . 13 & 14 years old 3rd,place 11 & 12 years old 2nd place 8,9,10 years old lst place The 8,9,10 year olds will travel to San Diego to compete in the Southern California Municipal Athletic Association Tournament. 3. Sign ups for baseball and T-Ball are underway. 4. Picture Day for boys basketball was held March 5, 1988. 5. The Drill Team will be participating in an Easter Parade Saturday, March 19th. 6. The Senior Citizen Advisory Board is meeting each Friday. Activities planned thus far include bingo tournaments, bridge tournaments and a variety of trips. 7. Ham Park Lighting Project is nearing completion. All field lights . are operable. �Security lights were vandalized and are under repair. An opening ceremony will be held in April with a special Mens Softball Tourney. ' 8. Requests for 1988-89 HCDBG funds are being prepared for a submittal. " 9. The Antigraffiti Shape Up Proqram beqan February 22. During the � initial week of operation graffiti was removed on eight residences and 2 businesses. 10. Mr. Davis, Mr. Given and Mr. Mattoon attended the California Parks & Recreation Society Conference held in Long Beach Februarg 25,26,27 & 28. E. NATATORIUM: T. The Natatorium reopened on February 8th. Lessons begin March 22• � The Natatorium is open for public swim Tuesday & Thursday from 7-9am and Saturday & Sunday from 1-4pm. , 2. The new filters have been installed and are operating. This entire project was done in house and represents a considerable savings on labor costs. HM/j n a:hmlist.h �� , i I , � .=� � . • � � � � . • . � -- CITY OF LYNWOOD LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 23, 1988 The meeting was called order by Chairperson Bette Espeseth at 7:30 p.m. The Invocation was given by Commissioner George Martini and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Robert Markovic. Roll Call of Commissioners Present: Commissioner Eloise Evans Commissioner Robert Markovic Commissioner George Martini � Commissioner Julio Mendoza � Chairperson Bette Espeseth SCHEDULED MATTERS Harold Mattoon certified the Agenda Posting by the City Clerk. A motion was made and seconded approving the minutes of the regular , meeting of January 26, 1988 as mailed, by a motion by Commissioner Robert Markovic and a second by Commissioner George Martini, with all in agreement. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION TO ANY ITEM ON AGENDA: None CORRESPONDENCE - None MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS: A. Facility Usage Forms..:Bateman Hall, Community Center & Ham � Park - attached to Agenda. �, B. News Releases...mailed on a current basis C. Personnel - Harold Mattoon reported two full time Laborers had been hired for the Graffiti Program and Jean Nelson would be the Clerk-Typist. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: by Ralph Davis On February 15th the Lynwood Sports Association held the 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Los Amigos Golf Course in Downey with 64 golfers participating. Donations were received from MacDonalds Restaurant, Lynwood Firefighters and First State Hank for a total of $417.00 which will be used for Youth Baseball: Basketball schedules were passed out. There are 16 teams of which four- 5-7 yrs., four-8-10 yrs., six-11-12 yrs.,and two-13-15 yrs.. On February 20th there was an excursion to Big Bear with 35 participants. Piano and Self Defense Classes are continuing. Registration for Baseball and Softball will begin March 8th. Education Tutoring has 15 students on Wednesday and Saturday. Black History was a successful program with a Tribute to Black ' Entertainment on Friday, Battle of the Bands on Saturday and a Gospelfest on Sunday. The Gospelfest had entertainers such as The Joy ; . �W Group, Michael Jac�n Singers and Babbett �ison. Assemblywoman - Maxine Waters spoke to the audience. The Mayor read a Resolution in Aonor of Ms. Waters. The Lynwood Girls Junior Basketball Team entered the Cerritos Valentines Basketball Tournament and won first place. In April registration for Womeps Basketball Program will start. CURRENT PROJECT REPORT: by Harold Mattoon Harold Mattoon passed out the Activity Report for February for the Commissioners to review. Commissioner Evans asked that the records reflect that the Commission received the Activity Report from the Director and she has high praise for the report. REPORT ON CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PARK & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS: by Harold Mattoon At the last meeting there were a few questions regarding membership in the Recreation & Parks Commissioners Organization and a dinner to be held at an upcoming C.P.R.S. Conference for Commissioners. Mr. Mattoon contacted the California Parks & Recreation Society regarding California Association of Parks Recreation and Board Members. Membership is $,100.00 per Commission, up to 7 members. Mr. Mattoon advised if the Commissioners were interested he would approach administration and express their interest. Commissioner Evans shared her knowledge and experience with the Commission, having been a member and served on the Board as Secretary of the State of California Commission, as well as a National Representative. She explained as a member one can share what is going on in the Community, meet Commission needs, attend workshops and share ideas and obtain information as to what is going on locally and nationally. Commissioner Evans made a motion for a request for approval for the $100.00 membership for all the Commissioners to the C.P.R.S.. Commissioner Mendoza made a second and all were in agreement. � ANTI GRAFFITI PROGRAM UPDATE: by Ralph Davis � I The program is called Shape Up Program with the intent to erradicate � graffiti and take the word out of our vocabulary. It is now under I operation with two full time employees trained and two more staff to come on board on Monday. The major problems are beinq taken care of and I during the week contact can be made by calling City Hall and ask for extension 333. After hours and on week ends call 603-0360. A few I residences and businesses have been cleaned up, so far. There is a � meeting scheduled regarding chemical use. Currently there is a water blasting machine with a sand blaster attachment. By the next meeting we I will start supplying monthly reports on completed assignments. All the Laborers are local people. It is very rewarding to see the appreciation of the people when the graffiti is removed. I PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None � I � � I I �� . v � ; COMMISSION ORAL & WR• EN COMMUNICATIONS: • Commissioner Julio Mendoza...None. Commissioner George Martini...stated he would like to see qraffiti information in the newspapers. Commissioner Martini expressed his opinion that graffiti on houses and apartments in the area were related to gang involvement. A lengthy discussion follwed regarding gangs and graffiti. Commissioner Robert Markovic...mentioned Sully Miller is doing a good job on Atlantic of keeping traffic moving during road construction. He said he has observed that Compton seems to have very little graffiti problem. He inquired if there is any way to eliminate glass bottles in the Park. Commissioner Eloise Evans...None Commissioner Bette Espeseth...informed the Commission the Herald American Newspaper published their last publication this week. They are closinq shop. She expressed concern about certain areas of the park being designated as off limits to the public and to be used for school use only. Mr. Mattoon explained the school has been granted perinission for use of part of the park for their Physical Education Program. She inquired as to what is happening with the Transit Center. Mr. Mattoon advised they are in the process of selecting an architect for the design. Commissioner Espeseth explained what relief is available to residents of Lynwood through the Compton Salvation Army. The fourth Friday of every month there is a brown bag give away. On Mondays and Fridays there is a free dinner available to those in need. There is a van that picks up the homeless at 6:30 p.m. and takes them to a shelter to spend the night. TOUR OF JOHN HAM PARK LIGHTTNG PROJECT The Commissioners toured the John Ham Park to observe the completed ' Lighting Project. Meeting was adjourned to the regular meeting scheduled Tuesday, March 22, 1988 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. • HM/]n a:jncoma.b � � FACILITY USAGE REPORT �:� � � APRIL 1988 � BATEMAN HALL 1...Audit. SOUTH CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH WITNESS 1...#1 OPEN 1.._#2 TWEEDY SPANISH CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH WITNESS 2...Audit. GREATER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ' 2...#1 OPEN — 2,,,#2 PRAYER IN FAITH COMMUNITY CHOIR 3.:-:--- SUNRISE SERVICES ??7 NO FEE 3...Audit. OPEN � 3...#1 OPEN � 3...#2 OPEN 4...Audit. OPEN 4...#1 SHAKLEE 4...#2 OPEN Ss:.Audit LYNWOOD SINGLES 5.:.#1 LYNWOOD SINGLES P.T.A. COUNCIL 5,,,#2 REDEVELOPMENT MEETING NO FEE 6...Audit. OPEN - 6...#1 LYNWOOD WOMENS CLUB 6...#2 OPEN 7...Audit. OPEN 7...#1 LYNWOOD ROTARY - 7...#2 OPEN B...Audit. CENTURY CHRISTIAN CENTER MUSICAL � $...#1 LUSD 8.,.#2 LUSD � 9...Audit. LEMLE/EMILE RECEPTION 9...#1 OPEN 9 „ ,#2 EPHESIAN CHURCH BREAKFAST 10...Audit. ZION BAPTIST EVANGELIST PLAY 10...#1 OPEN 10...#2 L.A. WOMENS BOWLING ASSOC. ' 11...Audit. OPEN - 11...#1 SHAKLEE 11...#Z COORDINATING COUNCIL NO FEE 1 �►� � � � . 12...Audit. LYNWOOD SINGLES DEPARTMENT SPONSORED NO FEE � 12...N0 LYNWOOD SINGLBS DEPARTMENT SPONSORED NO FEE 12...#2 CHAMBER OF CONII�lERCE NO FEE 13...Audit. DEPARTMENT BOYS BASKETBALL BANQUET NO FEE 13...#1 LYNWOOD WOMENS CLUB GARDEN SECTION 13...#2 OPEN 14'...Audit. OPEN 14..,.#1 LYNWOOD ROTARY 14..�2 OPEN 15...Audit. GOSPEL MUSICAL 15...#1 LUSD 15...#z LUSD 16...Audit. GREATER FAITFi BAPTIST CHURCH BANQUET 16...#1 BEATRICE GUY BIRTHDAY DINNER 16...#2 OPEN , 17...Audit. PRAYER ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 17...#1 OPEN 17...#2 OPEN 18...Audit. OPEN 18...#1 SHAKLEE 18...#Z OPEN 19...Audit. LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE 19...#1 LYNWOOD SINGLES NO FEE 19...#2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CENTURY FEEWAY MEETING ' 20...Audit. OPEN , 20...#1 LYNWOOD WOMENS CLUB GENERAL MEETING . 20...#2 OPEN • 21...Audit. OPEN 21...#1 LYNWOOD ROTARY 21...#2 OPEN 22...Audit. LUTHERAN BIBLE INSTITUTE LUNCHEON zz•••#1 LUTHERAN BIBLE INSTITUTE LUNCHEON , 22•••#2 OPEN 23...Audit. CAZARES/REYES RECEPTION , 23...#1 LAURA CLEVELAND RECEPTION • 23...#Z GERALDINE MC MILLAN WEDDING RECEPTION 24...Audit. A.M. SPECIAL EFFECTS FASHION SHOW & DINNER 24...#1 OPEN _ 24...#2 OPEN 2 t • � ��J 25...Audit. OPEN 25...#1 SHAKLEE 25...#2 OPEN - 26...Audit. LYNWOOD SINGLES DEPARTMENT SPONSORED NO FEE 26...#1 LYNWOOD SINGLES DEPARTMENT SPONSORED NO FEE , 26...#2 OPEN 27. :Audit. L.A. COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION CONEERENCE & LUNCHEON 27...#1 L.A. COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION CONFERENCE & LUNCHEON , 27...#2 L.U.S.D. ' 28...Audit. OPEN 28•••#1 ROTARY ' ZB...#Z BRIDGE TOURNAMENT DEPARTMENT SPONSORED NO FEE 29...Audit. OPEN z9•.•#1 OPEN 29...#2 OPEN 30...Audit. GARCIA RECEPTION 30...#1 OPEN 30...#Z OPEN HAM PARK Wednesday - T.O.P.S. (p.m,) Monday through Friday - Charles Drew Head Start Program - 8am-5pm • A:JNCBAB HM/7n . 3 f � . • � COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY USAGE APRIL 1988 DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS - NO FEE Monday - Tax Preparation - 9am-12noon - Lounge (Last day-April llth) Monday thru Friday - Meals Program - Room #1 - 8:30am-12:30pm Monday thru Thursday-Senior Exercise - Gym - 10-llam , Monday thru Thurs. - Open Play - Gym - M-Thurs. 7-9pm Friday - Open Play - Gym 5-9pm Monday & Wednesday - Craft Class - Room #2 - 9am-lpm (3rd Mon. in Lounge) Third Monday of each month - Grandmothers Club - Room #2 llam-2pm Tuesday - Senior Citizens - Lounge - 9am-2pm Wednesday - T.O.P.S. - Room #Z - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - Senior Citizens - Bingo- Lounge - 9am-2pm Thursday - Mental Health - Lounge - 1:45-3:OOpm Friday - Senior Theraputic Group - l0am-12 noon BUILDING RENTALS - EEE CHARGED Saturday - Latin League Basketball - Gym - 5-lOpm Sunday - Latin League Basketball - Gym - 9am-6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays - Community Legal Services -#2 - 1-5pm HM/7n a:ccfucom